Preferred Options Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review

Object

Representation ID: 25701

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Fully supports 'The Vision and Objectives'. Although we appreciate the need for more homes, we also hope the Council recognises the importance of further, high-quality business space in the town, including The Princes Street Corridor. We hope the Council will look to include further office space around the town which would also ease traffic and parking issues around The Princes Street Corridor. Mixed-use developments could help support this aim by providing homes, offices, shopping and leisure facilities near to one another. We strongly recommend that sites currently allocated for employment are sustained and if possible, further space is provided.

Object

Representation ID: 25702

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

To support business growth and visitor numbers to Ipswich will require improvements to the transport network. Therefore, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce welcomes all improvements to the transport network including proposals for a Northern Bypass, improvements to the Orwell Bridge and an enhanced public transport system. Furthermore, with aims to reduce emissions, Suffolk Chamber feels strongly that cycling in Ipswich needs to be improved as the current infrastructure is lacking, and dangerous where it does exist. Similarly, much more needs to be done to deliver a viable network of electric vehicle charging points.

Object

Representation ID: 25703

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Suffolk Chamber supports the continued development of the Waterfront as a significant cultural and leisure hub and economic driver in the town. We support the Council's wish to regenerate and provide sustainable growth in this area alongside the Portman Quarter. Likewise, we support the development of the town's retail offer but welcome the focus on new office, hotel, culture and leisure developments in and around the town. As a caveat however, we would like to see further research on hotel use to ensure any new hotels will be occupied and not sat surplus to demand.

Object

Representation ID: 25704

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Suffolk Chamber supports the continued development of the Waterfront as a significant cultural and leisure hub and economic driver in the town. We support the Council's wish to regenerate and provide sustainable growth in this area alongside the Portman Quarter. Likewise, we support the development of the town's retail offer but welcome the focus on new office, hotel, culture and leisure developments in and around the town. As a caveat however, we would like to see further research on hotel use to ensure any new hotels will be occupied and not sat surplus to demand.

Object

Representation ID: 25705

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We welcome the improvements to the IP1 area including more trees and planted areas, however, we must stress the importance of continuing to improve the area around Ipswich Train Station as to ensure a welcoming area to the town for visitors and workers prior to entering IP1.

Object

Representation ID: 25706

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We believe that much could be done to make more of the historic assets of Ipswich, which are not exploited for tourism and educational purposes. More could be made for example through improved displays at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich's Anglo-Saxon Heritage and associated archaeology, the industrial past and Wolsey's Gate. Moreover, any new development as noted in the plan should contribute positively to the quality of the built and natural environment within Ipswich and local heritage.

Object

Representation ID: 25708

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Approve of the aim of this policy. Support the introduction of innovative transport and parking solutions to tackle congestion, as well as a simpler and cost-effective park and ride scheme, better bus services, more electric vehicle charging points and cycle route improvements.

Support proposals that create better links between the retail centre and both the railway station and the waterfront. There is an urgent need for the provision of a taxi-rank on the Waterfront. We would like to see the case for this made in the Local Plan.

We hope the Council continues to back our A14 campaign.

Object

Representation ID: 25709

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Approve of the aim of this policy. Support the introduction of innovative transport and parking solutions to tackle congestion, as well as a simpler and cost-effective park and ride scheme, better bus services, more electric vehicle charging points and cycle route improvements.

Support proposals that create better links between the retail centre and both the railway station and the waterfront. There is an urgent need for the provision of a taxi-rank on the Waterfront. We would like to see the case for this made in the Local Plan.

We hope the Council continues to back our A14 campaign.

Object

Representation ID: 25710

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Approve of the aim of this policy. Support the introduction of innovative transport and parking solutions to tackle congestion, as well as a simpler and cost-effective park and ride scheme, better bus services, more electric vehicle charging points and cycle route improvements.

Support proposals that create better links between the retail centre and both the railway station and the waterfront. There is an urgent need for the provision of a taxi-rank on the Waterfront. We would like to see the case for this made in the Local Plan.

We hope the Council continues to back our A14 campaign.

Support

Representation ID: 25712

Received: 04/03/2019

Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

We are pleased with the Council's aim of delivering at least 8,622 dwellings and we hope the appropriate provision will be given for a mix of housing, including high-quality family housing and housing for people on lower incomes.